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Re: GPS

Posted by Lenord on November 18, 2002, 9:18 am
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Hello,
There is a small add-on software program that allows a user to get his/her curent coordinates from a standard GPS receiver that puts them into the scope program for you via a serial cable.
The program is free and should be on Mel's website.
Take Care
Lenord
--Previous Message--
: Is there a GPS version of the GOTO assist for a
: 4.5" Orion Dobsonian which can
: automatically know where I am so it can do
: the initial alignment?
: I know Celestron has it in its 8" and
: 11" GPS Gotos but I'm new to star
: gazing and just bought my first telescope
: and I'm ok with finding planets but having
: trouble with much more.
: Thanks.
:
:

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GPS - Lonnie Cotteleer November 18, 2002, 9:07 am
- Re: GPS - Lenord November 18, 2002, 9:18 am
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--Previous Message-- : Hello, : : There is a small add-on software program : that allows a user to get his/her curent : coordinates from a standard GPS receiver : that puts them into the scope program for : you via a serial cable. : : The program is free and should be on Mel's : website. : : Take Care : Lenord : : : : --Previous Message-- : Is there a GPS version of the GOTO assist : for a : 4.5" Orion Dobsonian which can : automatically know where I am so it can do : the initial alignment? : I know Celestron has it in its 8" and : 11" GPS Gotos but I'm new to star : gazing and just bought my first telescope : and I'm ok with finding planets but having : trouble with much more. : Thanks. : : : : :

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